Republic of Mozambique · humanitarian
Humanitarian Assistance Visa
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Multiple-entry visa for invited non-profit humanitarian work during declared emergencies or public calamity contexts.
- Processing time
- The official page advises applying 3 to 5 days before travel to allow for processing and possible rectification.
- Government fees
- Pay the applicable eVisa fee through the official portal and confirm the current amount before submission.
- Typical duration
- 90 days, multiple entry.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 23 July 2026, the Humanitarian Assistance Visa for Republic of Mozambique is a sponsor-led Mozambique immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Mozambique government pages, reviewed 23 July 2026.
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What is the Humanitarian Assistance Visa in Republic of Mozambique?
Humanitarian Assistance Visa is a sponsor-led Mozambique route. Indicative government fees are Pay the applicable eVisa fee through the official portal and confirm the current amount before submission; indicative processing time is The official page advises applying 3 to 5 days before travel to allow for processing and possible rectification; typical duration is 90 days, multiple entry. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) on 27 June 2026.
Overview
Mozambique lists the Humanitarian Assistance Visa for people invited by governmental authorities, international organizations or non-governmental organizations to provide non-profit humanitarian work in the context of a state of emergency, public calamity or other legally declared situation. The official page lists a 90 day multiple-entry visa and evidence including invitation, criminal registration, medical certificate and INGD credential.
Additional sources
Primary source
Mozambique eVisa & eTA Official Portal ↗ · Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is invited by a governmental authority, international organization or non-governmental organization.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ✓The work is non-profit humanitarian assistance in a declared emergency, public calamity or other legally declared context.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ✓The stay fits the 90 day multiple-entry route.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ✓The applicant can provide the listed invitation, INGD, criminal-registration and medical evidence.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Common blockers
- !The activity is paid commercial work, ordinary volunteering or travel outside a qualifying humanitarian context.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- !No invitation from a qualifying authority or organization is available.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- !Criminal registration, medical certificate or INGD credential is missing where required.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport bio-data page valid for more than six months and recent frontal photo.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ·Invitation letter from the relevant authority or organization.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ·Criminal registration and medical certificate, translated into Portuguese where required.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ·Credential issued by INGD.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the mission falls within the official humanitarian-assistance purpose.
Build the evidence pack
Obtain the invitation letter and INGD credential before filing.
Submit through the official channel
Prepare passport, photo, criminal-registration, medical and translation documents.
After approval
Submit through the official portal and carry the preliminary approval for arrival checks.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Humanitarian Assistance Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Humanitarian Assistance Visa.
Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who can invite someone for this visa?+
The official page lists governmental authorities, international organizations and non-governmental organizations.
How long is the Humanitarian Assistance Visa?+
The page lists a 90 day multiple-entry visa.
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Primary source: Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)
Last checked: 27 June 2026